[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 122 (Thursday, July 31, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE PASSING OF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH

  (Mr. SIRES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the recent loss 
of Sheriff Ralph Froehlich.
  Sheriff Froehlich was born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey. After 
serving over 9 years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an Infantryman and a 
drill instructor, Mr. Froehlich joined the Elizabeth Police Department. 
Mr. Froehlich worked for almost 20 years, rising up to the rank of 
Lieutenant.
  In 1977, he was elected the Sheriff of Union County and, at the time 
of his passing, was in the midst of serving his 13th term. This gave 
him the distinction of being the longest-serving Sheriff in the history 
of New Jersey.
  While serving as the Sheriff of Union County, he implemented several 
programs designed to make our community safer. He worked hard to 
establish units regarding missing persons, domestic violence, and 
search and rescue.
  I want to express my deepest condolences for all who knew and cared 
for Sheriff Froehlich, and my gratitude for the years he devoted to 
keeping our community safe.

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